‘Rejuvenate the relationship’: France, China seek to ‘reinstate some form of dialogue’

France’s foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot called for a “powerful Franco-Chinese partnership” in the face of geopolitical crises as he met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Oliver Farry welcomes Jean-François di Meglio, President of Asia Centre and Professor at the Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po. “The idea is to rejuvenate this relationship,” explains Mr. di Meglio, “based on two main axles : One is the international situation with the Ukraine conflict, and the other is the trade situation, which is in shambles, after the arrival of Trump.”